Alice K. Pollard

ADRIAN — Alice K. Pollard, age 90, of Adrian passed away Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at ProMedica Bixby Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Alice was born March 10, 1922, to Alice (McLaughlin) and William Hampton in Detroit, Mich. On Oct. 31, 1943, she married Dr. Darrell Pollard in Royal Oak, Mich., who survives.

She attended Royal Oak High School; Albion College, where she received her bachelor's degree; and Siena Heights, where she earned her master's degree. She taught school in Albion, Mich., as an elementary school teacher and at Adrian schools as a middle school teacher. Alice created and directed a program for gifted and talented students at Adrian Middle School.

Alice served as president of the Associated Charities of Adrian, vice president of the Adrian Education Association, a founding member of PEO Adrian Chapter, president of PEO in Clearwater, Fla., and president of the Cove Cay Golf League, Clearwater, Fla. Alice also enjoyed gardening, golfing, camping and socializing.

In addition to her husband of 69 years, she is survived by their children, Alicia (Gary) Abel of Orion, Mich., Dr. Dennis (Susana) Pollard and Craig (Cyndy) Pollard, both of Ann Arbor, and Leslie (James) Coler of Angola, Ind.; grandchildren, Brad Graham of Fremont, Ind., Scott Graham of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Margaret Radabaugh of Washington, D.C., Laura Pollard of Ann Arbor and Amy Pollard of Aurora, Colo.; and brothers, Leo Hampton of Clearwater, Fla., and David Hampton of San Diego, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William Hampton.

A memorial Celebration of Life service for Alice will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, at Wagley Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Davis officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Alice may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.